Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Senior Principal Corporate Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Senior Principal Corporate Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

An officer at this level will be deployed to head the Corporate Communication Division and will be expected to develop and implement plans and strategies in relation to Media and Public Relations, Customer Communications, Crisis Communications and Internal Communications.

The Officer will also coordinate public engagement activities for the Office of Data Protection Commissioner and will be responsible to the Deputy Data Commissioner, Corporate Services.

Terms and Conditions of Service

Basic salary: KShs. 183,570 - 248,014 PM
House Allowance: Kshs. 50,000 PM

Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 16,000 PM

Leave Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 PA

Annual Leave: 30 working days PA

Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC

Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable

Job Specification

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Six (6) years’ experience in a related field, three (3) of which must be in a managerial position;

Bachelor’s degree in either Media Studies, Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, Advertising or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution;

Or

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and a post graduate diploma in either Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution;

Master’s degree in either Media Studies, Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution will be an added advantage;

Membership to relevant and recognized professional body;

Certificate in Management Course from a recognized Institution;

Graphics design skills are an added advantage;

Proficiency in computer applications; and

.Shown merit and ability

as reflected in work performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Spearhead the Development, review and implementation of Corporate Communications policies, strategies and procedures;

Coordinate gathering, packaging and dissemination of information on programs, significant events in a specific area and the impact on customers;

Oversee the Management of ODPC media platforms;

Coordinate media/ public relation services;

Promote public awareness of ODPC programmes through development, publication and dissemination of Information, Education and Communication materials;

Coordinate the management of executive events with a view of securing ODPC profiling moments;

Lead in stakeholder’s management with a view of promoting public engagements;

Supervise the preparation of timely media supplements, appearances, documentaries, press releases and features;

Provide advisory services on matters related to Corporate Communication; and

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Data Commissioner, Corporate Services.

Core Competencies

The following core competencies and skills will be required

Leadership skills;

Management skills;

Presentation skills;

Communications and Negotiation skills;

Resource mobilization and management capabilities;

Analytical skills;

Decision making capabilities;

People and Knowledge management

Creativity and innovativeness.

Grade: ODPC 3

No Sought: 1

Advert Ref: V/NO 36/2022

Recruitment: ODPC October 2022

Closing Date: 26th October 2022

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Senior Principal Corporate Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya

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